In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Dell XPS M1330 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell XPS M1330 Keyboard .
Before you begin
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Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS M1330 Keyboard
XPS M1330 Keyboard
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS M1330 Keyboard
![Slide the battery away from the laptop.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/M1330battery-300x148.jpg)
![Slide the battery away from the laptop.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/M1330battery-300x148.jpg)
Step 1
- Flip the laptop over and slide the battery clip to the left.
- Slide the battery away from the laptop.
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![Open the laptop screen as wide as possible.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/M1330powerbuttoncover-300x177.jpg)
![Open the laptop screen as wide as possible.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/M1330powerbuttoncover-300x177.jpg)
Step 2
- Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws below the battery.
- Open the laptop screen as wide as possible.
- Carefully lift the Center Control Media Buttons Cover away form the base. You should start unsnapping it at the LCD display side being careful not to lift to fast so the cable doesn’t break.
![Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 2mm x 7mm wafer screws holding the keyboard to the base and gently flip the keyboard over. Be cautious, lifting the keyboard with the cable connected, it is possible to break the latch if you pull it too hard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/M1330keyboardscrews-300x177.jpg)
![Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 2mm x 7mm wafer screws holding the keyboard to the base and gently flip the keyboard over. Be cautious, lifting the keyboard with the cable connected, it is possible to break the latch if you pull it too hard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/M1330keyboardscrews-300x177.jpg)
Step 3
- Leave the Center Control Media Buttons Cover loose.
- Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 2mm x 7mm wafer screws holding the keyboard to the base and gently flip the keyboard over. Be cautious, lifting the keyboard with the cable connected, it is possible to break the latch if you pull it too hard.
![Carefully lift the cable latch and unhook the cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/M1330keyboardlatch-300x199.jpg)
![Carefully lift the cable latch and unhook the cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/M1330keyboardlatch-300x199.jpg)
Step 4
- Carefully lift the cable latch and unhook the cable.